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Hiking Boots Certainly Have Improved

Posted in Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Gear, Hiking, Long-distance Hiking, tagged , , , , on October 26, 2009 | 5 Comments »

by Sue Freeman
In 1996 I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, walking for 6 months from Georgia to Maine. On my feet were the highly recommended footwear of the time – the all-leather, above ankle Montrail OneSport hiking boots. Weighing in at 4 pounds, they were like lead weights on your feet. Yes, they were durable. And, [...]

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Adirondack Gem: Pharoh Lake Wilderness

Posted in Adirondacks, Backpacking on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Click here for photos & info on backpacking Pharoh Lake Wilderness.

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Lost in the Woods

Posted in Backpacking, Education / skills, Hiking, tagged , on October 13, 2009 | 4 Comments »

No one expects to get lost when they head into the woods for a day hike on a defined, named trail. And yet, it happens. In fact, it can happen to anyone. It even happened to me and I consider myself to be intelligent. I’m sure T & B are intelligent also – but they [...]

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Become a Cancer Climber

Posted in Adirondacks, Backpacking, Hiking, tagged , , , , , , on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In 2010, there will be three Worldwide Cancer Climbs:
Feb 13-26, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa
Aug 6-8, Mt. Marcy, Adirondacks NY
Nov 6-28, Mt. Everest Base Camp, Nepal
Email Pack, Paddle,  Ski (info@packpaddleski.com)  for more information or visit the Journeys of Inspiration website.

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Review of the Steripen Water Purifier

Posted in Backpacking, Gear, Hiking on September 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »

>Click here to read a Review of the Steripen Water Purifier

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Cross Country Hiker Passes Through Highland Forest

Posted in Adventures, Backpacking, Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes Trail, Hiking, Long-distance Hiking, Syracuse, tagged , on August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

My friend Niblewill Nomad hikes the North Country Trail & is now passing through the Finger Lakes region. Read about it here & see his YouTube video.

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Hiking Lady – The Ultimate Resource for Women Who Love the Outdoors

Posted in Backpacking, Gear, Hiking, tagged on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In the outdoors world, things aren’t often geared towards women. here’s a web site/blog that is. Ladies, click here to check out Hiking Lady.

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A Quiet Campsite 60 Miles from Manhattan

Posted in Backpacking, Hiking, Long Island, New York City, Wildlife, nature, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The September 2009 issue of Backpacker Magazine entices you to “Escape New York City:”
Who would think to look for a quiet campsite in the shadow of skyscrapers? Apparently no one, which makes the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness a treasure. According to ranger Joe Flynn, you’re guaranteed to find solitude hiking and camping. [...]

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DEC TV

Posted in Backpacking, Bird Watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski, DEC, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling, tagged , on July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Aired in 2005, these TV video clips are now available on the web. Topics include outdoor recreation, plants, wildlife, and DEC at work.
The outdoor recreation segment includes videos on camping, hiking, geocaching, kayaking, canoeing, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, the outdoors woman program, and many others.
Click here for DEC TV.

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Long Path and Northville-Placid Trail Thru-hike

Posted in Adirondacks, Backpacking, Catskills, Long Path, Long-distance Hiking, Northville-Placid Trail on June 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Click here to follow the blog of a young hiker as he thru-hikes the Long Path and the Northville-Placid Trail.

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